2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · LA08 OKU
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 149,989 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,989 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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LA08 OKU Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2021
- 149,989 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA08 OKU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (LA08 OKU) between March 2011 and September 2021.
The record contains 11 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
LA08 OKU Mileage History
- 29/03/201146,944 mi
- 31/03/201255,810 mi+8,866 mi
- 16/05/201367,746 mi+11,936 mi
- 02/07/201480,627 mi+12,881 mi
- 14/08/201592,074 mi+11,447 mi
- 31/08/2016100,156 mi+8,082 mi
- 31/08/2017109,029 mi+8,873 mi
- 30/08/2018117,747 mi+8,718 mi
- 31/08/2019125,848 mi+8,101 mi
- 18/08/2020134,490 mi+8,642 mi
- 01/09/2021149,989 mi+15,499 mi
Average of roughly 9,881 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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